Wolf Watch

From the Division Head
Greetings! I hope this message finds your family well-rested and preparing for an exciting school year. Although I missed our families and teachers during summer break, it was a time for restoration and reflection, both of which are vital for growth and renewal.

As I paused to think about the past year, I became overwhelmed with gratitude and joy for the opportunity to work with you and your curious, creative, and capable children. The Primary School is buzzing with anticipation of their arrival.

Speaking of arrivals, I hope you'll join me in welcoming these fantastic new faculty members to the Primary School:

• Cassi Agee has joined St. Francis as a Primary I Teacher. She has more than 10 years of experience in early childhood education, teaching internationally in South Korea, Kuwait, Hong Kong and, most recently, Oman. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in early childhood education from Bemidji State University in Minnesota and is working toward earning her master’s in early childhood education from Portland State University next year.  
• Sarah Carson has joined us as a Primary I Teacher Assistant after serving as a substitute teacher, summer camp instructor, and Explore and Extend employee at St. Francis since 2019. She is currently enrolled in an Associate of Arts program at the University of Texas at Dallas. 
• Kelsey Coster is joining us as a Primary School Teaching Fellow. She was a teaching fellow at Houston Classical Charter School last year. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas Tech University, and is in the process of completing an alternative teaching certification from Teachers of Tomorrow.
• Floy Griffith has joined us as a Pre-Primary Teaching Fellow. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in child development and family living from Stephen F. Austin State University. She has worked with preschool children for five years, most recently serving as a preschool teacher at Grace School.
• Emily Husain joins St. Francis as a Pre-Primary Teacher. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Louisiana State University and a Master of Arts degree in early childhood education from Sonoma State University. She has ten years of early childhood teaching experience.  
• Kristal Polk joins us as a Pre-Primary Teaching Fellow. She has been teaching for twelve years, and began substituting at St. Francis last school year. She has also been an assistant volleyball coach in our Upper School since 2019. Ms. Polk is a graduate of University of Texas Permian Basin.
• Ryan Roussett is a new Primary II Teaching Assistant, but has been with St. Francis since August 2020 as a substitute PE teacher, linebacker coach, and assistant baseball coach. He is a graduate of the University of Houston, where he served as a student equipment manager for the football team. He has also worked for Rice University and the XFL Houston Roughnecks.
• Farrah Shahhosseini joins us as a Pre-Primary Teaching Fellow. For the past six months, she has been a substitute teacher here at St. Francis. Ms. Shahhosseini is a recent graduate of Texas A&M University, and she discovered her love of working with children when she volunteered at a Yorkshire Academy summer camp. 

We look forward to seeing your family soon at Meet the Teacher and Welcome to the Den conferences. You'll also be able to learn important information and details about upcoming events in Wolf Watch, so please be sure to check this newsletter weekly. 

Thank you to our new and returning families for choosing St. Francis. It is going to be a fantastic year of impactful experiences and dynamic development!

With appreciation,

Kenyetta K. Wynn, EdD
Head of Primary School
 

Please Label All Clothing and Personal Items
We strongly encourage families to clearly label all clothing and personal items that your students may bring to school. Labeling items with both first and last name is the best way to ensure that lost items will be reunited with their owners.

If you’re looking for a recommendation on where to buy labels, Name Bubbles offers durable labels that are small, easy to read, and come in a variety of eye-catching styles. As an added bonus, St. Francis will also receive 20 percent back on each purchase using this special link. 
 

Information About Volunteering at St. Francis
Click here to access everything you need to know about volunteering at St. Francis. 

Volunteer Opportunity Tomorrow and Tuesday: Uniform Resale and Spirit Wear Sale
We need you! We are looking for adult and student volunteers (Middle/Upper School) tomorrow—Monday, August 15—and this Tuesday, August 16, to set up and work both the In-Person Spirit Store and the Uniform Resale. Additional details are below. As an added bonus, those who volunteer to set up will receive first dibs on merchandise, and student volunteers will receive service hours for their time. Click here to sign up. 
 

Purchase Gently Used Uniforms Tomorrow and Tuesday
There will be an in-person resale of gently used uniforms and Spirit Wear items in the Gay Foyer on Piney Point Campus tomorrow—Monday, August 15—from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and this Tuesday, August 16, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

• Items are at discounted cost. Supplies are limited and will be first come, first served. Pro Tip: Plan to shop on Monday between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 
• Cash or check is preferred; we will accept credit cards for purchases over $50.
• Questions? Contact Ali Williams.

Purchase Spirit Store Items Starting Tomorrow
Spirit items will be available for purchase both in-person and online. In-person sales will focus on limited-edition items, while the website will carry the classic SFE offerings (T-shirts, outerwear, shorts, etc.). 

IN-PERSON STORE

• The in-person store will be open in the People Place on Piney Point Campus tomorrow—Monday, August 15—from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and this Tuesday, August 16, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Supplies are limited and will be first come, first served. Pro Tip: Plan to shop on Monday between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 
• Future in-person sales will be in November, February, and May. Look for details in Wolf Watch.
• Questions? Contact Jennifer Gerry.

ONLINE STORE

• The online spirit store will open tomorrow, August 15, and the link will be open and active through May. 
  • Link: https://stores.inksoft.com/STFRANCIS_HTX_SPIRITSTORE/shop/home
  • Password: wolves 
• You can always access the store using the above link, as well as via links on the school website and on the parent, student, and faculty portals.
• Shoppers have two options for receiving purchases:
  • Delivery to school to your student’s homeroom teacher/advisor
  • Shipping to your address
• Delivery time for both options is approximately ten to fourteen business days. 
• There are no returns or exchanges, so be sure to check out the size charts to order the correct size. Please email Christie Crummel to coordinate access to samples.  

Memory Books Now Available
Primary School Memory Books for last school year are now available for purchase. These beautiful Shutterfly keepsakes are grade-specific and capture class parties; seasonal events; and special days like Grandparents’ Day, Splash Day, and more! Remember to order for your child’s grade last year.

• Click here to buy your memory books today.
• With questions, email Annie Hartigan.

Mark Your Calendar

Tuesday, September 20

• Chapel: 9:30 a.m.; Primary II parents may attend

Wednesday, September 21

• Chapel: 9:30 a.m.; Primary I parents may attend

From the Division Head
I hope this finds you enjoying the final few days of your summer break with your Lower School child. There are many wonderful things to look forward to this year, including learning together, attending Chapel together, being people for others, and enjoying the many experiences and events that come with being in the Lower School.

We are excited to welcome the following new faculty members to the Lower School team:

• Lauren Wells is our new fifth kindergarten classroom teacher. She was our long-term sub for Emily Senchuk while she was on maternity leave last year. Ms. Wells easily and quickly acclimated to the Lower School, making positive connections with students, teachers, and parents. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in early childhood education from the University of South Carolina, and brings twelve years of teaching experience to this role. 
• Courtney Jackson will be the long-term sub in kindergarten for Sarah Carl, who is out on maternity leave. Ms. Jackson holds a Texas teaching certification in early childhood through sixth grade and has been a classroom teacher in Dallas. In addition, she has experience as a campus resource teacher. She is an SFES alumna and is excited to work within the Lower School. Ms. Jackson earned her Bachelor of Science degree in family and consumer sciences from Baylor University.
• Stephanie Hitchcock is joining our first-grade team. She has taught kindergarten at Polly Ann McRoberts Elementary and James Williams Elementary, both in Katy, and she has been honored as a Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Hitchcock holds her Bachelor of Science in early childhood development from Texas A&M University.
• Caren Hayden is joining our fourth-grade team, teaching humanities. Ms. Hayden has more than twenty years of experience teaching English as a second language and has worked overseas in Germany and Japan. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in German and international studies from Trinity University and her Master of Arts degree in English as a second language from The University of Texas at San Antonio.
• Hope Hooper is our new Lower School Religion Teacher. She has four years of experience working in children’s ministry and is dedicated to helping children grow their understanding of and love for God. Mrs. Hooper earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in government from Houston Baptist University and is pursuing her Master of Divinity degree from Southern Methodist University.
• Charlotte Morales is joining our third-grade team as a humanities teacher. She brings years of experience teaching kindergarten through fifth grade in San Antonio, and is returning to the classroom after being a studio manager and instructor at Orangetheory and The Union Yoga and Strength. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in humanities and her Master of Arts degree in teaching from Trinity University.

When you see our new faculty members, I encourage you to join me in extending a warm St. Francis welcome to them.

Everyone in the Lower School looks forward to seeing you and your child on campus this week!

Kindly,

Clifton Walker, MEd
Head of the Lower School

Important Note About Carpool on Piney Point Campus
Carpool information and maps have been uploaded to the Parent Portal under “Division Resources.” Please note that, due to church construction and in order to minimize congestion on Piney Point Road, all vehicles exiting Piney Point Campus during morning and afternoon carpool MUST TURN RIGHT and travel southbound to Memorial Drive. Please help us be good neighbors and refrain from using side streets to reverse direction. Thank you for your support during this construction phase!
 

Please Label All Clothing and Personal Items
We strongly encourage families to clearly label all clothing and personal items that your students may bring to school. Labeling items with both first and last name is the best way to ensure that lost items will be reunited with their owners.

If you’re looking for a recommendation on where to buy labels, Name Bubbles offers durable labels that are small, easy to read, and come in a variety of eye-catching styles. As an added bonus, St. Francis will also receive 20 percent back on each purchase using this special link. 
 

Information About Volunteering at St. Francis
Click here to access everything you need to know about volunteering at St. Francis. 

Volunteer Opportunity Tomorrow and Tuesday: Uniform Resale and Spirit Wear Sale
We need you! We are looking for adult and student volunteers (Middle/Upper School) tomorrow—Monday, August 15—and this Tuesday, August 16, to set up and work both the In-Person Spirit Store and the Uniform Resale. Additional details are below. As an added bonus, those who volunteer to set up will receive first dibs on merchandise, and student volunteers will receive service hours for their time. Click here to sign up.
 

Purchase Gently Used Uniforms Tomorrow and Tuesday
There will be an in-person resale of gently used uniforms and Spirit Wear items in the Gay Foyer on Piney Point Campus tomorrow—Monday, August 15—from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and this Tuesday, August 16, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

• Items are at discounted cost. Supplies are limited and will be first come, first served. Pro Tip: Plan to shop on Monday between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 
• Cash or check is preferred; we will accept credit cards for purchases over $50.
• Questions? Contact Ali Williams.

Purchase Spirit Store Items Starting Tomorrow
Spirit items will be available for purchase both in-person and online. In-person sales will focus on limited-edition items, while the website will carry the classic SFE offerings (T-shirts, outerwear, shorts, etc.). 

IN-PERSON STORE

• The in-person store will be open in the People Place on Piney Point Campus tomorrow—Monday, August 15—from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and this Tuesday, August 16, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Supplies are limited and will be first come, first served. Pro Tip: Plan to shop on Monday between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 
• Future in-person sales will be in November, February, and May. Look for details in Wolf Watch.
• Questions? Contact Jennifer Gerry.

ONLINE STORE

• The online spirit store will open tomorrow, August 15, and the link will be open and active through May. 
  • Link: https://stores.inksoft.com/STFRANCIS_HTX_SPIRITSTORE/shop/home
  • Password: wolves 
• You can always access the store using the above link, as well as via links on the school website and on the parent, student, and faculty portals.
• Shoppers have two options for receiving purchases:
  • Delivery to school to your student’s homeroom teacher/advisor
  • Shipping to your address
• Delivery time for both options is approximately ten to fourteen business days. 
• There are no returns or exchanges, so be sure to check out the size charts to order the correct size. Please email Christie Crummel to coordinate access to samples.

Memory Books Now Available
Primary and Lower School Memory Books for last school year are now available for purchase. These beautiful Shutterfly keepsakes are grade-specific and capture class parties; seasonal events; and special days like Grandparents’ Day, Splash Day, and more! Remember to order for your child’s grade last year.

• Click here to buy your memory books today.
• With questions, email Annie Hartigan.

Mark Your Calendar

Monday, August 15

• K–4 Meet the Teacher / Welcome to the Den (By Appointment): 8:00 a.m.–Noon 
• Kindergarten Parent Orientation: 1:00 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center

Tuesday, August 16

• K–4 Meet the Teacher / Welcome to the Den (By Appointment): 1:00–5:00 p.m. 

Wednesday, August 17

• First Day of School

Thursday, August 18

• Lower School Chapel: 8:20 a.m.

Friday, August 19

• First Friday: Spirit shirt and special student lunch 

Wednesday, August 31

• LS Parent Information Night
  • Last names A–M will meet in the Fine Arts Center at 5:00 p.m.
  • Last names N–Z will meet in the Fine Arts Center at 6:30 p.m.
  • Please note: This is a parent-only event.

From the Division Head
This Tuesday, August 16, sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade students and their families can stop by the campus between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to meet their teachers and get set up for the new school year. Middle School faculty members will greet them in the People Place just outside of the newly renovated Dining Hall to give them hard copies of their schedule and to direct them to lockers and their advisor's room. 

Tuesday, August 16: Schedule for grade 5

• Meet the Teacher and Locker Setup: 12:00–1:00 p.m. in Middle School classrooms
• Where Everybody Belongs (WEB) Orientation: 1:00–3:30 p.m. in Piney Point Gym
  • All fifth-grade students (new and returning) are expected to attend this orientation.
  • Fifth-grade parents, plan to pick up your students in the carpool line just outside of the Dining Hall.
  • Students will receive their laptops in this session.

Tuesday, August 16: Schedule for Grades 6–8

• Meet the Teacher and Locker Setup: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. in Middle School classrooms
• New Student Orientation: 2:00–3:30 p.m. in Crum Library
  • All new students in grades 6-8 should attend.
  • Students will receive their laptops in this session.

OPENING WEEK OVERVIEW (AUGUST 17–19)

• Wednesday, August 17
  • Regular St. Francis Uniform
  • Regular Class Schedule
• Thursday, August 18
  • Regular St. Francis Uniform
  • Regular Class Schedule
  • First Middle School Chapel
• Friday, August 19
  • First Friday: First Friday shirts or St. Francis Spirit tops with full-length blue jeans or St. Francis uniform bottoms
  • Regular Class Schedule

NEW FACULTY INTRODUCTIONS
The Middle School would like to welcome several new members to our teaching team. When you see them this week, greet them and give them a warm St. Francis welcome! They are an accomplished, talented, and experienced cohort.

• Aida Barclay has joined St. Francis as a Middle School Spanish Teacher. Aida has more than 20 years of teaching experience, most recently as a Spanish teacher and advisor at Holy Spirit Episcopal School.  She has studied and taught internationally in countries such as Venezuela, Norway, and England. 
• Tracy Burgason joins St. Francis as a full time Middle School Science Teacher after serving as a long-term substitute last year. Prior to St. Francis, Mrs. Burgason taught grades 5–8 at Holy Spirit Episcopal school for six years. She holds a master’s degree in instructional technology from the University of Houston–Clear Lake.
• Joe DeMonico has joined us as our Technical Theater Director. Joe is a professional theater, film, and television actor, as well as a film producer. He has served as Performing Arts Chair and Theater Director at The John Cooper School and The Village School. Joe holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Charleston and a Master of Fine Arts degree from UCLA.
• Scott Gibbs has joined us as a Middle School Fine Arts Drama Teacher. Scott graduated from Centenary College of Louisiana with a degree in theater arts and since then has had a robust twenty-year career in theater, film, commercials, and voice-overs. He has been featured in nearly 100 professional on-screen productions across national commercials, short films, and animations found on Netflix, Hulu, and HBO. Most recently, Mr. Gibbs served as the Master Teaching Artist at the Alley Theatre.
• Monica Gutierrez has joined us as a Middle School Technology Teacher. She comes to us with 25 years of experience in education in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, and she holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas Woman’s University. 
• Laura Louis is the newest member of our Middle School Math Faculty. She spent the past six years with Houston ISD’s Pershing Middle School, before which she taught at The Oaks at Briargrove. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin and spent the first few years of her career as an estimator and project engineer. She has also been a group fitness instructor for seventeen years.
• Kelly Murray has joined St. Francis as the Middle School Office Manager. For the past twenty years, Ms.  Murray has lent her organizational and creative talents to various roles, starting as a student assistant in the sports department of her alma mater, University of Houston. She also worked with the Houston Aeros and the Washington Capitals, and was Executive Assistant to the Upper School Deans at The Kinkaid School.
• Matt Rovegno joins St. Francis as a full-time Middle School History Teacher after serving as a long-term substitute last year. He is a graduate of Texas Tech University and has six years of experience teaching in independent and public schools. He has also coached several sports, including football, baseball, and track.
• Shannon Shrader will join the St. Francis Middle School History Faculty. She comes to this role with sixteen years of experience in education, including as a teacher, management trainer, curriculum writer, and researcher. Most recently, she was a Middle School Social Studies Teacher at Holy Spirit Episcopal School. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Guilford College in Greensboro, NC.

I look forward to welcoming you to campus this week, and to a wonderful 2022–23 school year!

Warmly,

Byron Williams, EdD
Head of Middle School
 

Tie Ceremony Rescheduled on September 22
The annual Eighth-Grade Tie Ceremony has been moved to Thursday, September 22, and will take place at 9:30 a.m. in the Fine Arts Center. Eighth-grade families, please save the new date.

Important Note About Carpool on Piney Point Campus
Carpool information and maps have been uploaded to the Parent Portal under “Division Resources.” Please note that, due to church construction and in order to minimize congestion on Piney Point Road, all vehicles exiting Piney Point Campus during morning and afternoon carpool MUST TURN RIGHT and travel southbound to Memorial Drive. Please help us be good neighbors and refrain from using side streets to reverse direction. Thank you for your support during this construction phase!
 

Please Label All Clothing and Personal Items
We strongly encourage families to clearly label all clothing and personal items that your students may bring to school. Labeling items with both first and last name is the best way to ensure that lost items will be reunited with their owners.

If you’re looking for a recommendation on where to buy labels, Name Bubbles offers durable labels that are small, easy to read, and come in a variety of eye-catching styles. As an added bonus, St. Francis will also receive 20 percent back on each purchase using this special link. 
 

Information About Volunteering at St. Francis
Click here to access everything you need to know about volunteering at St. Francis. 

Volunteer Opportunity Tomorrow and Tuesday: Uniform Resale and Spirit Wear Sale
We need you! We are looking for adult and student volunteers (Middle/Upper School) tomorrow—Monday, August 15—and this Tuesday, August 16, to set up and work both the In-Person Spirit Store and the Uniform Resale. Additional details are below. As an added bonus, those who volunteer to set up will receive first dibs on merchandise, and student volunteers will receive service hours for their time. Click here to sign up. 
 

Purchase Gently Used Uniforms Tomorrow and Tuesday
There will be an in-person resale of gently used uniforms and Spirit Wear items in the Gay Foyer on Piney Point Campus tomorrow—Monday, August 15—from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and this Tuesday, August 16, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

• Items are at discounted cost. Supplies are limited and will be first come, first served. Pro Tip: Plan to shop on Monday between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 
• Cash or check is preferred; we will accept credit cards for purchases over $50.
• Questions? Contact Ali Williams.

Purchase Spirit Store Items Starting Tomorrow
Spirit items will be available for purchase both in-person and online. In-person sales will focus on limited-edition items, while the website will carry the classic SFE offerings (T-shirts, outerwear, shorts, etc.). 

IN-PERSON STORE

• The in-person store will be open in the People Place on Piney Point Campus tomorrow—Monday, August 15—from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and this Tuesday, August 16, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Supplies are limited and will be first come, first served. Pro Tip: Plan to shop on Monday between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 
• Future in-person sales will be in November, February, and May. Look for details in Wolf Watch.
• Questions? Contact Jennifer Gerry.

ONLINE STORE

• The online spirit store will open tomorrow, August 15, and the link will be open and active through May. 
  • Link: https://stores.inksoft.com/STFRANCIS_HTX_SPIRITSTORE/shop/home
  • Password: wolves 
• You can always access the store using the above link, as well as via links on the school website and on the parent, student, and faculty portals.
• Shoppers have two options for receiving purchases:
  • Delivery to school to your student’s homeroom teacher/advisor
  • Shipping to your address
• Delivery time for both options is approximately ten to fourteen business days. 
• There are no returns or exchanges, so be sure to check out the size charts to order the correct size. Please email Christie Crummel to coordinate access to samples.

Fifth Graders: Fourth-Grade Memory Books Now Available
If your child was in fourth grade last year, please note that Memory Books for last school year are now available for purchase. These beautiful Shutterfly keepsakes are grade-specific and capture class parties; seasonal events; and special days like Grandparents’ Day, Splash Day, and more! Remember to order for your child’s grade last year.

• Click here to buy your memory books today.
• With questions, email Annie Hartigan.

Mark Your Calendar

Tuesday, August 16

• Grade 5
  • Meet the Teacher and Locker Setup: 12:00–1:00 p.m. in Middle School classrooms
  • Where Everybody Belongs (WEB) Orientation: 1:00–3:30 p.m. in Piney Point Gym
    • All fifth-grade students (new and returning) are expected to attend this orientation.
    • Fifth-grade parents, plan to pick up your students in the carpool line just outside of the Dining Hall.
    • Students will receive their laptops in this session.
• Grades 6–8
  • Meet the Teacher and Locker Setup: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. in Middle School classrooms
  • New Student Orientation: 2:00–3:30 p.m. in Crum Library
    • All new students in grades 6-8 should attend.
    • Students will receive their laptops in this session.

Wednesday, August 17

• Regular St. Francis Uniform
• Regular Class Schedule

Thursday, August 18

• Regular St. Francis Uniform
• Regular Class Schedule
• First Middle School Chapel

Friday, August 19

• First Friday: First Friday shirts or St. Francis Spirit tops with full-length blue jeans or St. Francis uniform bottoms
• Regular Class Schedule

Weekly Worship Schedule
The Holy Eucharist is offered at 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m. on Sundays. Beginning on September 7, we will also offer an evening Eucharist on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing all those who are ready to return. For those who are not comfortable returning to in-person worship, we will continue to livestream our worship service on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Access the livestream via our church website, YouTube channel, or Facebook page. Instructions for livestreaming are included at the bottom of this section.

Be Still Yoga Starts September 8
Beginning on Thursday, September 8, join other women for an hour of yoga and meditative prayer. In stillness, God speaks to our hearts and fills us with the refreshing presence of His Spirit.

• Bring a yoga mat if you have one!
• Refreshments to follow.
• The group will meet at 11:30 a.m. every other Thursday in CE212.
• For more information or to RSVP, please contact Allison Devlin via email or at 713.882.0725. 

Moms' Bible Study Resumes September 13
This fall, the SFES Moms' Bible Study will meet weekly at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesdays in CE212.

• The first meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 13.
• The study will be on the book "Never Alone: Parenting in the Power of the Holy Spirit" by Jeannie Cunnion.
• In this seven-session study, discover how the Holy Spirit's presence and power transform how you lead and love your kids. You'll be invited to wrestle through the question, "Do I really know how to parent in the power of the Holy Spirit, or have I settled for parenting in my power?" Good news, Mom! The Holy Spirit is championing you in the holy work of motherhood. Where you can't, He can! He is faithfully at work. You are never alone in your pursuit to point your kids to the love of Jesus.
• This study is led by Allison Devlin, director of family ministry. Please contact Allison via email or at 713.882.0725 for more meeting details.

Fall First Communion Classes Start September 18
Designed to prepare second-grade students to receive the Holy Eucharist, First Communion Classes will take place on four Sundays, beginning September 18. The classes will be held after the 9:00 a.m. service in CE207.

• We will have a parent coffee on September 18 at 10:00 a.m. in CE212.
• The classes will end with a Saturday family session, held in the church at 2:30 p.m. on November 5.
• First Communion Sunday is November 6 during the 9:00 a.m. service.
• Contact Allison Devlin to sign up.

AGAPE: Sunday Night Fellowship, Dinner, and Fun
Join us on Sunday, September 18, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center for prayers and music led by our children and youth, followed by dinner and bingo. Children and teens will have the opportunity to say prayers, read Scripture, act out skits, play musical instruments, and sing. Your kids will love having an important role in this service. Ask how your family can be a part of AGAPE! For more information or to volunteer, contact Allison Devlin.

New Member Orientation Is September 25
If you are a new member at St. Francis, we invite you to attend our New Member Orientation Class! Join Fr. Bates to learn about St. Francis, our mission, and how membership in Christ’s body at St. Francis can help you deepen your relationship with God.

• The orientation will be held Sunday, September 25, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. in the Hogan Board Room.
• Lunch and childcare will be provided.
• For more information or to RSVP, please contact Julie Lowery or call the church office at 713.782.1270.

Middle School G.L.O.W. and High School Revival
Join middle school or high school students each Sunday after the 9:00 a.m. family worship service for fellowship, learning, and a question of the day. Come to the People Place for donuts, discussion, and discipleship. For additional information, please contact Allison Devlin via email or at 713.882.0725.

Woodview Elementary Reading Buddies Program Returns
The Reading Buddies program is returning to Woodview Elementary for the 2022–23 school year.

• The program is expected to start in September and will include a brief one-hour training session for all volunteers. St. Francis volunteers will be partnered with second-grade students who are on the "brink of success," where SBISD has found that reading intervention can significantly improve outcomes in later years.
• Volunteers will be expected to read with their assigned student for 30 minutes each week; last year's time slots were generally either first thing in the morning at 8:00 a.m. or midday at 12:45 p.m.
• For more details or to volunteer, please contact Tim Blaine via email or at 832.247.8667.

MAM's 2022 Back-to-School Campaign
The Memorial Assistance Ministries (MAM) Back-to-School Campaign began July 17 and continues through September 2022.

• Every year, MAM assists over 6,000 at-risk SBISD elementary school children. The funds raised from the community assist these students in preparing for their first day of school.
• The funds raised by St. Francis parishioners are specifically designated for the uniform requests of students who attend Woodview Elementary, our adopted school.
• A $50 donation provides new school clothes for a child. Donations should be made payable to St. Francis Episcopal Church with "MAM Back-to-School" on the memo line and should be placed in the collection plate on Sunday or mailed to the church. You may also scan this QR code, choose "MAM" under the fund choices, and indicate "Back-to-School" in the Memo field.
• Contact Heather Burkhart for additional information. 

Join Mrs. Devlin for In-Person Let It Shine!
Join Mrs. Devlin each Sunday for Let It Shine! Children's Bible Breakout. All children from Pre-K to middle school are invited to participate in Let It Shine! during the adult sermon.

Lighthouse Expressions in Art
Each Sunday after the 9:00 a.m. worship service, children are invited to join other children in the People Place (across from the Dining Hall) to create an art project based on that day's Let It Shine! lesson.

Help Meet MAM's Updated Supply Needs
Memorial Assistance Ministries has an urgent plea from the pantry team. Demand for pantry products has again peaked, and they are running very low on several items. Here is their latest list of needs:

• Meals to Go
  • Individually wrapped cheese/peanut butter crackers
  • Fruit strips
  • Trail mix
  • Vienna sausage
• Hygiene Items
  • Size 6 diapers
  • Baby wipes
  • Tissues
  • House cleaner
  • Deodorant for men and women
  • Lotion
  • Shaving cream

Many families continue to need help with the basics. Please keep the pantry in mind if any of your classes, youth groups, or other groups are looking for a project.

For additional information, contact our church liaison, Andrea Eubanks, via email or at 713.859.1448.
 

Fair Haven Food Pantry Needs Volunteers/Donations
The Fair Haven Food Pantry has been providing food to help people in the Spring Branch/Memorial area since 1975.

• Now operating under a client-choice model, the pantry needs friendly volunteers to help clients shop for their families, restock shelves, and assist with registration. Feeding the needy is part of serving one another, and as we serve others, we are serving Christ.
• August Food Collection Items: Canned Fruit (Thank you for not donating any glass containers or expired items.)
• For additional information, email Jessica Antel.

Share Your Prayer Requests Online
Share your prayer requests with us using the “Prayer Requests” link on the St. Francis Episcopal Church home page. Please feel free to submit prayer requests for yourself or for someone you know. All prayer requests are confidential and will not be added to the spoken prayer list, but will be prayed for by our staff and Pastoral Care Council over two months.

Upcoming Bible Studies at St. Francis
St. Francis is hosting the following Bible studies, either in-person, via Zoom, or both. To join a Zoom call, use the event link listed below. Regarding those Bible studies that are on summer break, forward your contact information to the meeting leader to be informed when the next session begins or to get additional information as it becomes available. 

WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDIES

• Wednesdays at 9:00–10:00 a.m. (Begins in September)
  • Study: To be determined
  • Contact: Louise Richman
  • Zoom Meeting Link: 
    https://us04web.zoom.us/j/651248716
  • To participate, email Louise Richman.

MEN'S BIBLE STUDIES

• Tuesdays at 7:00–8:00 a.m. (Resumes September 13)
  • Contact: Martin O'Malley
  • Location: CE207
• Second Tuesday of each month at 8:00–9:30 a.m. (Resumes September 13)
  • Meeting: The Men of St. Francis Breakfast and Bible Study
  • Location: Hogan Board Room
• Thursdays at 6:30–8:00 a.m.
  • Study: Romans
  • Contact: The Rev. Stuart Bates
  • Zoom Meeting Link: 
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84213782442
    • Meeting ID: 842 1378 2442
    • Passcode: 1c6HEL

ADULT BIBLE STUDY

• Sundays at 10:00–11:00 a.m.
  • Study: The Gospel of Luke and Paul's Letter to the Romans
  • Location: Hogan Board Room
  • Contact: George Hippard

CHRISTIAN MEDITATION AND PRAYER

• Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m.
  • Meeting: Christian Meditation
  • Contact: Fr. David Price
  • Location: The Bride's Room
  • Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/203726298
    • Meeting ID: 203 726 298
    • Passcode: 05741 
• Thursdays at 7:00 a.m.
  • Meeting: Christian Meditation
  • Contact: Fr. David Price
  • Location: The Bride's Room
  • Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/203726298
    • Meeting ID: 203 726 298
    • Passcode: 057417
• Thursdays at 6:15–6:45 a.m.
  • Meeting: Prayer Session (We read Scripture and go through a prayer cycle of praise, confession, thanksgiving, and intercession.)
  • Contact: Heather Burkhart
  • Zoom Meeting Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79725936159
    • Meeting ID: 797 2593 6159
    • Passcode: 678123
• Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.
  • Meeting: Spiritual Enrichment
  • Contact: Fr. David Price
  • Location: The Bride's Room

How to Watch Sunday Service Via Livestream
If you would like to join St. Francis Episcopal Church’s 9:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. Sunday service via livestream, here’s how to watch:

1. Open an Internet browser on your computer, laptop, or phone. Type in the St. Francis website—sfch.org.
2. Click on the “Watch Live Stream Worship Services” button. Either the 9:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. service will be available. If you prefer to watch from Facebook or YouTube, click on the links to go to those streaming servers.

Prelude music will begin on the livestream 10 minutes before the service to allow time for your connection and your inspiration. If you miss the live video, a recording of the service will also be available on St. Francis's YouTube channel.

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